Substitute Bus Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Bus Assistant to support the bus driver in maintaining discipline and ensuring student safety during transport. Responsibilities include assisting with loading and unloading students, monitoring behavior, and providing support for children with special needs. Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience working with young children. The position offers flexible hours based on school schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with young children is preferred.
• Must be able to understand and relate to children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline on the bus.
• Help with loading and unloading students safely.
• Monitor students while the bus is in operation.
• Consult with bus driver on student information documentation.
• Assist special needs children on and off the bus.
• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assist special needs children on and off the bus and escort them across street; lift children as required.
• Perform post-trip check of the bus with the driver.
• Operate equipment including wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Attend in-service meetings and training as assigned.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Understanding of special needs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience working with young children

Understand and relate to children with special needs

Job description

Estill County School District Estill County Transportation Center - Irvine, Kentucky

Overview

Substitute Bus Assistant

This job is also posted in Estill County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 4896621

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2020 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ESTILL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION - 7943(HC)/7942

JOB DESCRIPTION: Bus Assistant

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with young children.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

JOB GOALS: To assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation assuring safety of students; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required; and to support the Mission Statement of the Estill County School System.

Performance Responsibilities

• Attend work daily, be in prompt attendance and remain on duty as specified by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee.
• Assists the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitors and assists students while bus is in operation.
• Consults with and assists bus driver in documentation of student information; record keeping and completing route surveys.
• Assists driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.
• Assists parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinates seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.
• Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assists special needs children on and off the bus and escort children across street/road upon return home; lifts children as required; assures responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.
• Performs post-trip check of the bus at end of route along with the driver.
• Operates equipment, including wheelchairs, tie-downs, seat belts, harnesses, mechanical lift and other adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Attends in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and/or staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.

Position Type: Substitute

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